Seymour's tennis community is celebrating a major boost following the completion of the Seymour Tennis Centre Complex Courts and Lighting Upgrade.
The project has transformed the facility with modern competition-compliant lighting, new court surfacing, fencing and improved accessibility.
The works included the reconstruction of enclosure one with a concrete base, upgraded lighting to support night matches and training, new synthetic surfacing, and access improvements for players and spectators.
Defunct courts were also demolished, with the area returned to grassed open space for general community use.
The $1.716 million project was funded through $1 million from Sport and Recreation Victoria's Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund, $676,000 from Mitchell Shire Council, $20,000 from Tennis Australia, and $20,000 from the Seymour Tennis Club.
Mitchell Shire Mayor John Dougall said the project would have lasting benefits for local players and the wider community.
"This upgrade has delivered modern, safe and accessible facilities that will encourage more people to pick up a racquet and get involved," he said.
"The new lighting will make a real difference by allowing more evening matches and training sessions, which supports the club's growth and participation goals.
"We're grateful for the support of the Victorian Government, Tennis Australia and the Seymour Tennis Club in bringing this project to life for our community."
